Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 323i (150 Hp) & Ford Mondeo III Wagon 2.2 TDCi (175 Hp) & Ford Escort IV (GAF,AWF,ABFT) 1.3 (GAF) (63 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | Mondeo | Escort |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | Mondeo III Wagon | Escort IV (GAF,AWF,ABFT) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (150 Hp) | 2.2 TDCi (175 Hp) | 1.3 (GAF) (63 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 2007 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 1986 year | 2010 year | 1990 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 150 hp | 175 hp | 63 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h | 218 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.0 sec | 8.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 205 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | Q4BA | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2316 cm3 | 2179 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.9 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.1 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 16.6 | ||
| Piston Stroke: | 96 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4844 mm | |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1886 mm | |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1500 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2850 mm | |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1522 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1537 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 494 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1745 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1570 kg | 2170 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1130 kg | 1481 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 |